Stephen Ministers are lay persons who have completed 50 hours of training to learn how to come along side someone experiencing a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.
Stephen Ministers meet with their “care receiver” at least once a week for pastoral care with all conversations entirely confidential. Stephen Ministers are also available after services to pray or talk with people who have concerns. Do you feel God tugging at your heart to find out more about being a Stephen Minister? Contact Dr. Kay Paulsen: (315) 445-0331 or paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.
If you or someone you love is in need of the care a Stephen Minister can provide, contact Dr. Kay Paulsen, 445-0331, paulsenk@dewittchurch.org.
Prayer Chain
At DeWitt Community Church we have an intercessory prayer ministry because we believe that God answers prayers. All requests and praises are kept in strict confidence unless you wish them to be shared with the congregation. Please let us know how we can pray for you.
Please note that the prayer line is no longer in service. Call the Church Office at (315) 445-0331, e-mail paulsenk@dewittchurch.org, or text (315)396-8844 with your prayer requests.
As you are comfortable… please indicate if the request is to be shared with the prayer chain, pastoral ministry staff, or be on the Sunday prayer list. Requests will remain on the prayer list for 3 weeks.
Please contact Dr. Kay Paulsen with regular updates on the situation so intercessors will be able to pray informed prayers.
Join the Prayer Chain
Members of the prayer chain receive prayer requests by email (or by phone, if no email is available). The prayer chain commits to confidentially pray for a request when it is received as well as during their daily prayer time until the request is removed from the prayer list.
Compassion Cooks
To celebrate DCC’s 200th anniversary, Compassion Cooks set the goal of providing 200 meals to church family members and those they love. They exceeded that goal; 214 meals were provided by September 15!
We are always looking for more volunteers. For more information, contact Cindy Masingill, gc57818@twcny.rr.com, 416-1154 or contact Kay Paulsen. If you or someone you love needs a meal on a temporary basis, please alert Cindy.
Upcoming Cook “N” Koinonia* Dates
- May 15, 6:00 PM, Stone Room
Cook casseroles for distribution together.
- June 12, 6:00 PM, Back Patio (weather permitting)
End of year potluck.
* The Greek word koinonia appears throughout the New Testament. It embraces the English concepts of community, communion, joint participation, sharing and intimacy.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Using our knit or crochet patterns and yarn, volunteers make beautiful prayer shawls which are given to congregation members who are in need of comfort. Since September of 2007 the members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry have made and given 167 prayer shawls to congregation members experiencing loss or serious illness. We meet the first Monday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m. in room 42, but this can be done at home on your own time if you prefer.
If you are interested in becoming involved with this ministry, call the church office (315-445-0331) and leave a message for Nancy Bond, or contact Kay.
Friendship Committee
Volunteers in this ministry keep regular contact with their assigned friend, a member of DeWitt Community Church who can no longer attend services. Friend assignments can be long term or short term depending on the situation.
For information on getting or being a friend, call the church office (445-0331) and leave a message for Nancy Bond or contact Kay.
Contact Kay Paulsen
Director of Congregational Care & Compassion Ministries
(315) 445-0331 ext 160 | paulsenk@dewittchurch.org
